| Sikh is Britain’s 3rd most popular religion. There are just less than 700 Sikhs in Tower Hamlets and 500,000 Sikhs in the UK. Sikhism began in the part of Punjabwhich is now in Pakistan, around 540 years ago. It was started by Guru Nanak, who taught people about universal truth, love, peace and brotherhood. |
Tell me more
A short look at what Sikh believe and how they worship. |
In depth
Find out more information about the Sikh religion, like how it developed and the main things Sikh believe in. |
Where to worship |
My faith
Meet Jaswinder Singh. Jaswinder Singh talks about what it means to follow his faith in Tower Hamlets and how his beliefs affect his life here. |
Local history
Look here to find out about some Tower Hamlets buildings that are important to the Sikh faith. |
Frequently asked questions
Look here to find answers to questions people ask about the Sikh faith. If you have another question about the Sikh faith, ask us - click here and send your question. |
Links
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they can tell you more about the Sikh faith in this borough, this country and the rest of the world. |
Educational resources
Look here to find addresses to other websites – they have good information about Sikh faith for students and teachers. |
Book list
Look here to find out about books that can tell you more about the Sikh faith. If you know about other books about the Sikh faith please tell us – we can add it to the list. |
Festivals and celebrations
Sikh dates for your 2006 diary. |
What the words mean |
Contact
